Video: Pilot escapes fiery crash in Alabama

FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG/Media General) — An Alabama pilot is OK after crashing shortly after takeoff Tuesday.
WKRG-TV reported the pilot clipped some trees shortly after takeoff from Foley Municipal Airport, causing his Cessna 421 to crash into another tree and catch fire.
Aubrey Morris, who owns a towing company, first heard a big crash before looking outside to see the fiery wreckage just yards away from his business.
“All of a sudden, I heard a big boom (and) looked out. I thought a tor